Tropics Stories

Croaking frogs, screams and banging flyscreen doors, all an array of different sounds from the tropics of Australia.

It lives in the hole where the moon used to be. And for most of the worst part of the northern winter, over the last two decades, so have we. The real South Pacific was not a Bali Hai musical, but a drama of cannibals and castaways, headhunters and slavers, paradise and perdition. This is a book of saline psalms. This is water.

A NIck Earl mystery set in the far-north tropics of Queensland, Australia.

I never imagined anything like this could happen to me. I've become something thats hated in order to save someone I love. I am a thing that has turned me away from my home, never being able to return. My name is Amila Severed, and I am a pirate.

A girl named Hailey gets more than she bargained for when she travels to Hawaii for a photography contest.

An ex-corporate hotshot and a homeless fugitive head to the Florida Keys with hopes of straightening out their botched-up lives. Due to a poor decision he made, high-powered corporate exec Jack Ryder has lost everything dear to him--his wife, daughter, twin Lexus's, and a palatial home in upscale Wellington, Florida. The other man, known in the nearby West Palm Beach homeless community as 'The Prophet', is a well-read, gun-toting, enigmatic mountain of a man who's being hunted down by the FBI for a crime he insists he didn't commit. The highly-unlikely duo first meet and take a liking to each other beneath a highway overpass the night after Jack is evicted from his home. But they don't stay in West Palm for long. They soon learn the FBI is closing in on The Prophet and flee south to No Name Key, where a friend of the fugitive has allowed them to lay low in an unoccupied mobile home. When they first arrive in the Keys, having a roof over their heads and surrounded by breathtaking watery vistas, the two feel more hopeful about their futures. But that optimism quickly fades. The Prophet begins to think the Feds are again closing in on him, and he starts to slip mentally. As for Jack, every time he calls his wife with hopes of getting her back she flat out refuses, and their teenage daughter becomes even more heartbroken about the situation. Then there's the beautiful, flirtatious bartender down at Michigan Mike's High Tide Pub who, despite Jack's efforts to dissuade her, keeps her romantic sights set on him. As if all that isn't enough, there's now a killer hurricane heading straight toward the Florida Keys, and when it arrives it's going to put Jack in a dangerous situation that could very well cost him his life.

This is just what I think will happen in SSGS, but this time it is in story form. It is kind of like my predictions but instead I would try to write it in Stuart Gibbs's form. none of the characters or the plot belongs to me. It all goes to Stuart Gibbs

For World Oceans Day, a collection of poems about the ocean.

20 Total Drama Contestants are back for more!

A princess believes she is the luckiest girl in the world. until she finds out that there is life and communities beyond her home island.

A Tropical-themed Poem I made. © Copyright Rockaya N. 2013 All Rights Reserved

'A Jamaican Romance Novel' 🇯🇲 ♡♡♡♡♡♡ "Wah Gwaan, Love" tells the story of Nia and Kemar, two Black Jamaicans falling deeply in love. Nia, a talented artist, and Kemar, a driven entrepreneur, connect over their shared Jamaican heritage and vibrant culture. As they explore the island's stunning landscapes from Dunn's River Falls to Negril's sun-kissed beaches, their bond grows stronger. Through their journey, they embrace their Black Jamaican identity and the beauty of their love for each other. This heartwarming romance celebrates the resilience, warmth, and humor of Black Jamaican culture. Rankings: #1 in tropics

Picture by merciadragon.net A Selection of poems, by me, dedicated to my home province...

By the Shade of the Mango Tree invites readers into a vibrant world of childhood wonder and profound storytelling. Set in a secluded treehouse, the story follows the spirited antics of a group of children as they awaken Ajay, a reclusive artist and teacher, with their playful chaos. As they explore his sanctuary, they become enchanted by Ajay's captivating tale of Luci, a lone tiger cub fighting for survival in the wild. But this is no ordinary story-hidden within the narrative are subtle hints and clues that lead to a twist unlike any other. As the children laugh and bond over the tale, only the keenest readers will uncover the deeper connections between Luci's journey and their own lives. Themes of resilience, loneliness, and the need for connection weave through the enchanting narrative, creating an atmosphere rich with anticipation. Join Ajay and his young companions under the shade of the mango tree, where laughter meets wisdom, and prepare for an unforgettable adventure that will leave you guessing until the very last moment!

Everyone thinks moving on is so easy. Is it really? Well Jay finds that out the hard way when she is forced to leave her island and move away. She leaves her friends, family, and school behind and goes to California. There she undergoes great challenges. Will she make out?